Person: Mary Considine

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<p>The airport recorded 902,603 passengers coming through its doors from January to June of this year.</p>

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Shannon Airport traffic rallies with record passenger numbers despite cost pressures

Despite rampant heatwaves across Europe this summer, passenger figures for Shannon Airport were 32% higher for June compared with the same month a year ago and 10% higher than in June 2019.

<p>Shannon Airport Security Manager John Francis operating the airport's new security screening system. Picture: Arthur Ellis.</p>

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'People are driving past three airports to take flights from Dublin. It must be addressed'

business

Kerry Airport increases passenger numbers despite Brexit

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Shannon Airport confident of return to passenger growth in 2020

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Flights from Shannon to Paris and Barcelona available from next summer

business

Business movers: New data security specialist with secure IT recycling company AMI

'Consistent oversupply' of transatlantic flights from Ireland, claims Department of Transport

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has claimed there is "a consistent oversupply" of transatlantic flights from Ireland.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

Ross urged to intervene in plight of Cork Airport after Norwegian withdrawal

Transport minister Shane Ross has been urged to intervene in the plight of Cork Airport after Norwegian Airlines’ decision to discontinue the hub’s only transatlantic service.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Travel agents: Norwegian pull-out a big blow to Cork and Shannon airports

The Irish Travel Agents Association says the decision by Norwegian Air to end its transatlantic flights between Ireland and the US is a big blow to Cork and Shannon airports.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Shannon region to take €58m hit from Boeing 737-Max grounding, reveals Group boss

The worldwide grounding of the Boeing 737-Max aircraft will cost the region served by Shannon Airport €58m this year.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Technical cert brings US-Cork flights a step closer

The first transatlantic flights from Cork Airport are a step closer. The Irish airline planning the services has secured technical certification for the aircraft on the routes.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Famous Sheridan Bar at Shannon Airport is put out to tender

New operators are being sought for the bar at Shannon Airport named after the inventor of Irish coffee and where US president Barack Obama had his first pint of Guinness.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Shannon Airport €20m air cargo plan drops to earth

Plans for a €20m international cargo hub at Shannon Airport have crash-landed.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Shannon boost with new routes

Operations will start this week on the first route secured by Shannon Airport since it received its independence from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

Tue, 30 Apr, 2013

Shannon takes a cut to aid farmers

Shannon Airport has moved to assist farmers severely affected by the fodder crisis by donating up to 1,000 bales of silage from its 300-acre landbank.

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Shannon flies into new era after gaining independence

Shannon Airport yesterday celebrated the beginning of a new era as it officially became an independent entity.

Wed, 02 Jan, 2013

Airport staff balloted for industrial action

Siptu is balloting members at Shannon Airport for industrial action following the Government’s decision to separate it from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012

Airport’s CO2 levels fall 10%

Shannon Airport has achieved another 10% drop in CO2 emissions, for which it has received an improved accreditation level, further strengthening its “green” credentials.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2012

Shannon business jet traffic flies 26% higher compared to last year

Shannon Airport enjoyed its busiest ever month for business jet traffic with an increase of over 25% in June compared to June 2011.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2012

US eases Ireland’s flight restrictions

PROSPECTS for increased US-bound corporate air traffic through Dublin and Shannon airports received a major boost yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2011

Shannon Airport calls for aggressive US marketing push

Shannon Airport Authority has called for an aggressive US marketing campaign to capitalise on the first signs of recovery in the transatlantic market.

Mon, 09 May, 2011

No ‘quick fix’ for Shannon Airport

THERE is no silver bullet to increase passenger traffic at Shannon Airport and it will be a hard slog.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2011

Aer Arann to create 50 jobs this year

AER Arann intends to employ 50 additional staff this year and double in size by 2015, the airline’s chief executive said yesterday.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2011

Shannon welcomes new Gatwick route from Aer Lingus

SHANNON Airport director Mary Considine yesterday welcomed Aer Lingus’s decision to establish a daily route to London Gatwick from March 27 as a vote of confidence in the airport for 2011.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

New Shannon Airport director

THE Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) yesterday confirmed that Shannon Airport’s head of finance and corporate affairs, Mary Considine is to assume the role of airport director next month.

Fri, 26 Nov, 2010